What if that pivotal moment was just the beginning?

Episodes

Aug. 19, 2025

How Dr. Devin DeGreif Rebuilt Her Life After Her Mother’s Murder

After the brutal loss of her mother, Dr. Devin DeGreif shares how one spiritual moment changed everything and led her toward healing, purpose, and a life of helping others reconnect with their true selves.

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Aug. 19, 2025

What the Military Taught Jill Schulman About Bravery and Self-Worth

Marine Corps veteran Jill Schulman shares how a moment of unexpected empathy helped her redefine bravery, resilience, and what it means to keep going.

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Aug. 12, 2025

Near-Death and Rebirth: Ash Perrow on Choosing to Live From the Heart

Ash Perrow shares how the stillbirth of his daughter and a later near-death experience shattered his identity and led him to rebuild a life rooted in healing, intention, and love.

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Aug. 12, 2025

The Wildfire Didn’t Burn Her House – But It Changed Everything with K…

After surviving grief, burnout, and a wildfire that changed everything, Katie Svoboda-Rini shares how she finally stopped waiting for the perfect time and chose to begin again.

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Aug. 9, 2025

Giving Grief a Voice: Live Panel from Reimagine.org with Five Grief P…

Recorded live at Reimagine.org, Giving Grief a Voice brings together five grief-focused podcast hosts for an honest, heart-level conversation on loss, love, and connection. Hear how sharing our stories can challenge cultural silence, deepen understanding, and help us feel less alone.

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Aug. 8, 2025

Share This With Your Friends – The Life Shift Podcast Promo

Real people. Honest moments. Life, unfiltered. The Life Shift Podcast is a collection of candid conversations with people who’ve experienced the moment when everything changed – and chose to keep going. If you’ve ever felt st...

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Aug. 5, 2025

Choosing to Live: Michael Allison on Facing the Past and Embracing th…

Michael Allison’s life has been anything but easy. From childhood abuse to combat in Iraq, the grief of loss to the silence of survival, Michael carried the weight of a thousand lifetimes before reaching a breaking point. Standing on a Florida bridge, he made a decision that would change everything.

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Aug. 2, 2025

Join Me on August 7: "Giving Grief a Voice" Panel with Reimagine

This is a personal invitation to something meaningful. On Thursday, August 7 , I’ll be part of a virtual panel hosted by Reimagine called “Giving Grief a Voice.” We’ll be talking about how grief-focused podcasts – including G...

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July 29, 2025

Lisa Sugarman on Grieving Her Father Twice and Rewriting the Story

When Lisa Sugarman was ten, she was told her father died of a heart attack. But decades later, one unexpected question revealed a long-held secret that shifted everything. In this open and emotionally honest conversation, Lisa and I explore what it means to grieve someone twice, how silence can sha…

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July 22, 2025

When Motherhood Looks Different: Jennifer Celeste Briggs on Autism, G…

Jenny always knew she wanted to be a mom. But when her first child, Sarah, was born with special needs, the parenting story she had imagined began to unravel. For years, she carried invisible bricks of guilt, believing she had to fix what wasn’t broken. Everything shifted the day she gave herself p…

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July 22, 2025

Why Ryan Hennessey Left Teaching to Build a Life of Purpose and Freed…

After ten years in the classroom, Ryan Hennessey realized he was running on fumes. A powerful moment at a heart-led business retreat cracked something open in him and gave him the clarity he’d been chasing. He didn’t just walk away from teaching—he walked toward a life built on freedom, integrity, …

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July 15, 2025

When the Unthinkable Happens: Donna Kendrick on Widowhood and Moving …

In this honest and deeply human conversation, Donna shares how she navigated grief, rebuilt her life, and created a purpose-filled path for her family. Through heartbreak, she discovered strength she didn’t know she had – and now, she’s helping others do the same.

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July 8, 2025

Rebuilding Life After Divorce with Mikelann Valterra

When Mikelann Valterra sat across from her husband at their favorite sushi spot, she didn’t plan to end her marriage with a handshake. But that one act, quiet and deeply human, cracked open the life she had built and forced her to rebuild it from scratch. At 40, with her son by her side, she moved …

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July 8, 2025

Why Miron Pingasov Left Professional Racing at 17

In this episode, Miron opens up about the grief, clarity, and courage it took to choose a new path. His story is a reminder that we’re allowed to outgrow our dreams and that starting over doesn’t mean failure. It can actually be the beginning of real freedom.

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July 5, 2025

In case you need this: Need to Do Nothing for a While? It's Okay If Y…

Doing nothing can feel uncomfortable, especially when you care deeply about your work, your goals, or the people you're showing up for. But sometimes, pushing through becomes too much.

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July 1, 2025

Human Connection at 30,000 Feet with Adam Erwin | Lessons From Coach

What if we treated everyone like they were stage four of something? We’re all carrying something we can’t always see. In this episode, I talk with author and storyteller Adam Erwin about what happens when we slow down and choose to lean in, to really see people instead of scanning past them. Ada…

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June 25, 2025

In case you need this: Jealous of Someone Else's Joy? It's Okay If Yo…

Jealousy can feel uncomfortable – even shameful. But it's also human. You might feel it when someone else gets the opportunity you’ve been dreaming of, or when their joy highlights something you still deeply want. This short ...

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June 24, 2025

Caregiving, Grief, and Loving Until the End | Tony Stewart

In this episode, I talk with Tony Stewart—writer, partner, caregiver—about what shifted the day his wife, Lynn, was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and what he learned as they walked through the next six years together. This conversation isn’t just about loss. It’s about presence. And what…

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June 18, 2025

In case you need this: Don't Have the Words for What You Feel? It's O…

Some feelings show up without warning – and without a name. You’re not sad, not exactly anxious, not even sure what’s wrong… but something feels off. And when you can’t explain it, the urge to fix it gets louder. This short r...

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June 17, 2025

Leaving the Expected Path – Danny Suede’s Creative Life

In this episode, I talk with artist and creative nomad Danny Suede about the bold decision he made as a teenager that changed everything, and how that one moment opened the door to a life he never imagined — one full of art, travel, and purposeful creation. Danny’s story reminds us that we can r…

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June 11, 2025

In Case You Need This: Can't Hold It All Together Today? It's Okay If…

There are days when holding it all together just isn’t possible. And despite what we’ve been taught – to push through, to stay strong, to keep showing up – sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let ourselves break. If you'...

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June 10, 2025

How Sobriety Helped Ian Fee Find Real Connection

What if your superpower was secretly destroying your life? Ian Fee spent decades thinking alcohol was his key to connection – his edge in business and relationships. He built a successful career, a massive network, and a party-filled life that looked like everything was working. But beneath the …

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June 8, 2025

Bonus Episode: Elizabeth Rosenberg on Growth and Change

This bonus episode brings back Elizabeth Rosenberg, a past guest on The Life Shift, to reflect on her journey since we last chatted. She shares how her perspective has evolved over the months, particularly regarding vulnerabi...

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June 4, 2025

In Case You Need This: Not as Productive as You Used to Be? It's Okay…

We live in a world that celebrates hustle – where being busy is often mistaken for being worthy. But what happens when your body, your mind, or your spirit asks you to slow down? If your energy isn’t what it used to be, or if...

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